MUNCIE, Ind. – From deep fryer baskets to ice-cream machines, pool tables and spare furniture the Ball State University Surplus Auction has a wide array of items that the university can no longer find a use for.

The auction will take place Saturday moprning at 401 S. Blaine St.

The annual event is the end of the road for equipment at the university after it's determined the items are no longer needed by any of the departments across campus.

“Once a year means we rehoused things on campus and were able to find use for it in the university setting,” said Julie Hopwood, associate vice president for Business and Auxiliary Services.

While that isn't always the case, officials noted that they try to get the most out of the campus inventory before it ends up in the surplus auction, but that the auction a good chance for the public to snag some items.

This year’s surplus isn’t any bigger or smaller than in previous years, bidders can typically find items for a fair price. Money made from the auction goes back into Ball State’s general fund, from which the items were originally purchased.

“It’s a great opportunity for the taxpayers to receive things back,” said Roger Hassenzahl, director of Purchasing Services.

Members of the public can attend and bid on items starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.